Destination B2 - Grammar & Vocabulary - with Answer Key

Oct 1, 2026

Destination B2: Grammar and Vocabulary provides presentation and graded practice of the key grammar, vocabulary, and lexico-grammatical areas required for B2-level exams such as Cambridge FCE. The book contains 28 units alternating grammar and vocabulary, with grammar presented through two-page rule-and-example spreads, and vocabulary presented via topic-based tables covering contrast, phrasal verbs, phrases and collocations, word patterns, and word formation. It includes frequent review pages, progress tests, and additional reference databases for verbs, vocabulary, and US/UK differences.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages258

Reading Time10 h 50 min

AccessFree to download

Grammar

Grammar presentation and graded practice

Vocabulary

Topic-based vocabulary presentation and exercises

Revision and consolidation

Two-page reviews

Four-page progress tests

Additional material

Key irregular verbs list

Unit-by-unit contrastive glossary

Phrasal verbs, phrases and collocations databases

Word patterns and word formation databases

US English vs UK English differences

DestinationP0 Grammar &Vocabulary with Answer Key Malcolm Mann Steve Taylore-KnowlesMACMILLANSuitable for the updated FCE exam DestinationR2 Grammar &Vocabulary Macmillan Education Between Towns Road,Oxford OX43PPA division of Macmillan Publishers LimitedCompanies and representatives throughout the world ISBN 978-0-230-03538-6 Text Macmillan Publishers Limited 2008Design and illustration Macmillan Publishers Limited 2008 First published 2006 All rights reserved;no part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system,transmitted in any form,or by any means,electronic,mechanical,photocopying,recording,orotherwise,without the prior written permission of the publishers. Note to Teachers Photocopies may be made,for classroom use,of pages 213-226 without the prior written permissionof Macmillan Publishers Limited.However,please note that the copyright law,which does notnormally permit multiple copying of published material,applies to the rest of this book. Original design by Antony KleidouchakisPage make-up by Anne Sherlock Cover design by Macmillan Publishers LimitedCover photograph by Bananastock Authors'acknowledgements The authors would like to thank Rachel Finnie and Ruth Jimack for their valuable contributions to theplanning,writing and editing of this book. Glossary definitions and examples from Macmillan Essential Dictionary,text O BloomsburyPublishing Plc 2003 and CA&C Black Publishers Ltd 2005. Printed and bound in Thailand 2013201220112010200976543 Overview Destination B2:Grammar and Vocabulary has been designed for students preparing to take anyexamination at B2(Vantage)level on the Council of Europe's Common European Framework scale.The book provides presentation and practice of all the key grammar,vocabulary and lexico-grammaticalareas required for all main B2level exams,eg Cambridge FCE. There are 28 units in the book,with alternating grammar and vocabulary units. # Grammar Each grammar unit begins with a clear two-page presentation of grammar rules and examples in table form.Important points are highlighted in Watch out!boxes and US/UK differences are explained. The grammar practice exercises follow the order of the grammar presentation on a point-by-point basis,andare graded in difficulty through the unit.Exercise types found in all main B2 level exams are included.In each grammar unit,the vocabulary focus of the following unit is used as a context for presentation andtext based exercises. # Vocabulary The vocabulary units are topic based,covering all the topics appropriate to exams at B2 level.Each vocabularyunit begins with a clear presentation table comprising five sections:topic vocabulary in contrast,phrasalverbs,phrases and collocations,word patterns and word formation. The vocabulary exercises are organised according to these sections,and provide systematic practice of thevocabulary presented.Exercise types found in all major B2 examinations are included.The grammar focus of the preceding unit is consolidated within these exercises. # Revision and consolidation Strong emphasis is placed on revision and consolidation.The book includes: ● fourteen two-page reviews(after every two units) ● two four-page progress tests(after units 14 and 28) # Additional material Additional reference material is provided at the back of the book.This includes: ● a list of allkey irregular verbs ● a unit-by-unit glossary of all contrastive topic vocabulary with definitions and example sentences fromthe Macmillan Essential Dictionary ● a phrasal verbs database,with definitions and example sentences ● a phrases and collocations database ● a word patterns database ● a word formation database ● a guide to the major differences in vocabulary and spelling between US English and UK English | Unit 1 Grammar | Present time:present simple,present continuous,present
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FAQs

How is grammar taught in Destination B2?

Each grammar unit starts with a clear two-page presentation of grammar rules and examples in table form, followed by point-by-point graded practice exercises.

What areas does the vocabulary section cover at B2 level?

Vocabulary units are topic based and include five-part presentations: topic vocabulary in contrast, phrasal verbs, phrases and collocations, word patterns, and word formation.

What revision and testing support is included?

The book emphasizes revision and consolidation with fourteen two-page reviews after every two units and two four-page progress tests after units 14 and 28.

Oct 1, 2026

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